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Holy Roman Emperor
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Electoral Procedure and the Golden Bull
By the 14th century, the method for selecting the Emperor had stabilized following centuries of dynastic conflict. The process was formally codified in the Golden Bull of 1356, issued by Emperor Charles IV. This document formally recognized the electoral rights of seven high-ranking princes, known as Prince-Electors (Kurfürsten).
The seven electors were divided into three ecclesiastical and four secular offices: